Description
Cross -shaped figure with lifted hands is a painting that reflects Kazimir Malevich's deep commitment with the abstraction and exploration of new horizons in artistic representation during the beginning of the 20th century. Malevich, the founder of suprematism, moved the limits of art towards a purified expression that prioritizes geometric shapes and color on the direct representation of reality.
When observing the work, the first thing that captures attention is the austere but energetic composition. The central figure, a cross with the updated arms, is composed of rectangles and lines that converge in a balanced design. This arrangement resonates with a symbology that could be interpreted as an anthropomorphic figure, although stripped of the characteristic details of the human body, inviting the viewer to a deeper and more subjective reflection.
The use of color in this work is of the utmost importance. Malevich uses red, blue, green and orange primary and secondary tones that are distributed on a white background, typical of suprematism. These colors are not only decorative elements, but they also serve to establish contrasts and spatial relationships within the paint. The choice of colors and the way they are willing seems to generate an internal dynamic, almost an optical vibration, which suggests movement in a seemingly static structure.
As for the characters, the work lacks explicit human figures, which is consistent with Malevich's philosophy. However, the representation of the cross with the arms raised can be interpreted as a symbol of humanity, in such a reduced and essential way that it becomes a universal idea instead of an individual portrait. It is a figure in which anyone could be reflected, raising the interpretation of being at an almost metaphysical level.
Historically, it is essential to contextualize this painting within the period of artistic effervescence of the early twentieth century, when Malevich, along with other avant -garde artists, was trying to find a new visual language that could transcend the limitations of traditional art. His work in this series of suprematist compositions was part of a search for what he described as "the supremacy of pure artistic sensibility," far from conventional narratives.
Figure in the form of a cross with his hands raised is aligned with other works in the Malevich race such as his famous black square, which also eliminates all figurative details to focus on intention and visual impact. These works are bold statements about the ability of the art to communicate through the pure and color form, without resorting to the context or the recognizable representation.
In conclusion, painting is not only a testimony of the artistic brilliance of Kazimir Malevich, but also an invitation to consider the role of color and shape in human perception. It is a work that challenges, which invites contemplation and continues to be relevant in contemporary art speech. The cross -shaped figure with his hands raised leaves us with an impression of balance and spirituality, a connection between the form and essence that he continues to resonate as much as he did in his time.
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